Tasting Notes for Dan & Patti

Red

2018 Kynsi Pinot Noir Estate Stone Corral Vineyard Edna Valley (view label images)

9/10/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

96 points

My favorite Pinot ever!

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Red

2017 Château Bouscassé Madiran Tannat Blend, Tannat (view label images)

8/29/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

86 points

Drink now

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Red

2018 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel (view label images)

8/3/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

90 points

Still excellent, after five years, exceptional for Zin

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White - Sparkling

2017 Laetitia Winery Cuvée M Arroyo Grande Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

5/2/2023 - Dan & Patti wrote:

94 points

Perfect

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Red

2019 Opolo Zinfandel Fortè Paso Robles (view label images)

4/22/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

91 points

Full-bodied

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Red

2018 Claiborne and Churchill Pinot Noir Twin Creeks Edna Valley (view label images)

3/22/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

96 points

Light and lively with a great backbone

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Red

2019 Écluse Rendition Paso Robles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/19/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

96 points

Deep dark fruit with perfect tannic structure

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Red

2018 Niner Wine Estates Syrah Edna Valley (view label images)

2/8/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

92 points

Subtle Syrah

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Red

2019 Robert Hall Carignan Cavern Select Paso Robles (view label images)

1/31/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

90 points

Lighter but fruit forward with a moderate finish

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Red

2018 Robert Hall Meritage Cavern Select Paso Robles Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/23/2023 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

93 points

Dark fruit and tannins

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Rosé - Sparkling

N.V. Francois Montand Brut Rosé France Rosé Blend (view label images)

1/15/2023 - Dan & Patti wrote:

83 points

Strawberry

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Red

2018 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel (view label images)

12/28/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

90 points

Good acidic backbone

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White - Sparkling

2017 Laetitia Winery Brut Coquard Arroyo Grande Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

12/23/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

86 points

Much better than previous bottles, but still not up to Laetitia’s standards

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Red

N.V. Locations E Spain Red Blend (view label images)

12/18/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

89 points

Good fruit with moderate tannins

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Red

2017 Tobin James Petite Sirah Black Magic Paso Robles (view label images)

12/8/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

92 points

Full-bodied with BlackBerry and a long finish

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Red

2018 Emmanuel Darnaud Crozes-Hermitage Basatus Syrah (view label images)

11/22/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

93 points

Better the next day

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Red

2015 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/20/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

91 points

Drink now

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White - Sparkling

2018 Laetitia Winery Brut Coquard Arroyo Grande Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

11/14/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

88 points

Much better than previous vintage

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Red

2017 Matchbook The Arsonist Dunnigan Hills Red Blend (view label images)

11/13/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

90 points

Tannins a plenty probably has a little more time

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Red

2019 Opolo Grand Rouge Paso Robles Red Blend (view label images)

9/8/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

86 points

Lighter more European style

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White

2020 Opolo Albariño Edna Valley (view label images)

9/6/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

94 points

Excellent , with fruit and acidity , long finish

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Red

2015 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/31/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

95 points

Still with good fruit and a tannic back bone, could last another five years at least

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Red

2017 Château Bouscassé Madiran Tannat Blend, Tannat (view label images)

8/29/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

88 points

Still some fruit, drink soon

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Red

2016 Santa Venere Speziale Marsigliana Nera Calabria IGT (view label images)

8/29/2022 - Dan & Patti Does not like this wine:

55 points

Absolutely gone

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Red

2019 Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah (view label images)

8/7/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

90 points

Could use more time, excellent structure but a little harsh at the moment

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Red

2017 Turley Petite Syrah Pesenti Vineyard Paso Robles Petite Sirah (view label images)

6/20/2022 - Dan & Patti wrote:

95 points

Huge wine, lovely

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White - Sparkling

2016 Iron Horse Vineyards Wedding Cuvée Green Valley of Russian River Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

5/6/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

96 points

Absolutely beautiful

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White

2017 Claiborne and Churchill Edelzwicker Proprietors' Blend San Luis Obispo County White Blend (view label images)

4/17/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

92 points

Perfect for tart dessert pairing

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Red

2017 L'Ecole No. 41 Merlot Columbia Valley (view label images)

4/16/2022 - Dan & Patti Does not like this wine:

79 points

Gone

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Red

2017 Bogle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon California (view label images)

4/15/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

88 points

On the downside but still OK

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Red

2018 Terra d'Oro Winery Zinfandel Amador County (view label images)

4/11/2022 - Dan & Patti Does not like this wine:

70 points

Not anything to it

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Rosé

2019 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sangiovese Dry Rosé of Sangiovese (view label images)

4/10/2022 - Dan & Patti Does not like this wine:

72 points

Absolutely no finish

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White - Sparkling

2016 Laetitia Winery Brut Coquard Arroyo Grande Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

4/4/2022 - Dan & Patti wrote:

flawed

Second bottle like this I don’t know if this year was bad or the corks are bad or what

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Red

2017 William Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast (view label images)

3/21/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

89 points

Dark fruit with medium tannins. Medium Finish, excellent value for the money.

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Red

2018 Vinhos Sogrape Silk & Spice Portugal Red Blend (view label images)

3/21/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

85 points

Very good upfront fruit, minimal finish

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Red

2017 L'Ecole No. 41 Merlot Columbia Valley (view label images)

3/8/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

91 points

Dark fruit, tannins

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Red

2019 Eberle Zinfandel Paso Robles (view label images)

3/7/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

91 points

Lighter style With plenty of body and Finish

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Red

2018 Clos du Bois Merlot California (view label images)

2/18/2022 - Dan & Patti Does not like this wine:

75 points

Very little nose, very little body, very little finish

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Red

2018 Opolo Zinfandel Reserve Paso Robles (view label images)

2/17/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

89 points

Surprisingly Tanic with dark fruit

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Red

2016 Tobin James Zinfandel Ballistic Paso Robles (view label images)

2/12/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

91 points

Cigar box and earth

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Rosé

2020 Kynsi Pinot Noir Barn Owl Blush Edna Valley (view label images)

2/8/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

91 points

Perfect balance of fruit

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Red

2017 Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec Reserva Mendoza (view label images)

1/26/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

88 points

Earth, dark fruit long finish

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White - Sparkling

2017 Laetitia Winery Brut Coquard Arroyo Grande Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

1/16/2022 - Dan & Patti Does not like this wine:

70 points

Last bottle was flat this bottle was marginally better with minimal body and no finish

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White - Sparkling

2017 Laetitia Winery Brut Coquard Arroyo Grande Valley Champagne Blend (view label images)

1/14/2022 - Dan & Patti wrote:

flawed

Bad cork, mostly flat

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Rosé

2019 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sangiovese Dry Rosé of Sangiovese (view label images)

1/5/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

90 points

Full bodied Rose’

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Red

2014 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/1/2022 - Dan & Patti wrote:

87 points

No finish moderate to minimal fruit

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Red

2016 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel Redemption Dry Creek Valley (view label images)

1/1/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

92 points

Fruit forward

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Red

2010 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate St. Helena (view label images)

1/1/2022 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

92 points

Losing steam drink now

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Rosé

2019 Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir Rhinefarm Rosé Sonoma Coast (view label images)

12/27/2021 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

88 points

Fruit forward

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Red

2019 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet South Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend (view label images)

12/14/2021 - Dan & Patti Likes this wine:

89 points

Fruit, currant, medium finish

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